Agricultural Machinery Technology
Course Introduction
Core Standards of the Course
Strand 1
FFA/Personal and Leadership Development; students will understand the importance of workplace skills and will implement and practice these skills in the classroom, laboratory and work-based experiences.
Standard 1
Use communication skills to effectively interact with others.
Standard 2
Effectively use teamwork to respectfully work with others.
Standard 3
Use the critical thinking and problem-solving skills; reason, analyze, reflect, evaluate and interpret information to make judgements and decisions to solve problems.
Standard 4
Be dependable, reliable, steady, trustworthy and consistent in performance and behavior.
Standard 5
Be accountable for results.
Standard 6
Be familiar with the legal requirements and expectations of the course.
Standard 7
Demonstrate employment skills.
Strand 2
Student will participate in a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE).
Standard 1
Students will participate in an entrepreneurial, paid employment, research or exploratory focused work-based experience outside the classroom.
Standard 2
Students are required to keep a personal record/journal/log of their work-based experience.
Performance Skills
Keep a personal record/journal/log of their work-based experience.
Strand 3
Students will understand agricultural machinery/equipment safety.
Standard 1
Identification of and safety pertaining to Shear and Cutting Points.
Standard 2
Identification of and safety pertaining to Pinch Points.
Standard 3
Identification of and safety pertaining to Wrap Points.
Standard 4
Identification of and safety pertaining to Free-Wheeling Points.
Standard 5
Identification of and safety pertaining to Pull-in Points.
Standard 6
Identify the appropriate use of the ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure) on agricultural machinery.
Standard 7
Discuss the importance of terrain in the operation of agricultural machinery.
Performance Skills
Identify shear and cutting points, pinch points, wrap points, free-wheeling points, and pull-in points on all types of agricultural machinery.
Strand 4
Students will work to create a culture of safety.
Standard 1
Complete a student safety pledge (disclosure statement).
Standard 2
Respond to first aid requirements as allowed by school policy.
Standard 3
Follow safe practices.
Standard 4
Perform housekeeping duties.
Standard 5
Successfully complete safety tests or demonstrations on equipment use and equipment safety.
Strand 5
Students will be able to program and operate autonomous systems and technology.
Standard 1
Students will be able to differentiate between different types and functions of autonomous systems.
Standard 2
Students will be able to apply autonomous systems in agricultural applications.
Standard 3
Students will be able to operate autonomous systems in agricultural applications.
Performance Skills
Program and operate autonomous systems in agricultural application.
Strand 6
Students will develop a plan to repair/maintain/restore agricultural machinery/equipment.
Standard 1
Select agricultural machinery/equipment for repair/maintenance/restoration.
Standard 2
Interpret and analyze manuals, schematics or other resources required for the repair/maintenance/restoration of project.
Standard 3
Develop a written estimate including itemization of parts, labor, time, and total cost.
Standard 4
Prepare a parts list, parts order, and secure the parts.
Standard 5
Develop a production schedule.
Strand 7
Students will repair/maintain/restore agricultural machinery/equipment.
Standard 1
Demonstrate proper equipment and tool setup and usage.
Standard 2
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and disassemble as needed.
Standard 3
Clean and evaluate parts for manufacturer specifications.
Standard 4
Reflect on progress, evaluate next steps, and make adjustments relative to completion of project.
Standard 5
Successfully complete the project.
Performance Skills
Successfully complete the repair/maintenance/restoration of agricultural machinery/equipment.
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